§ The House in Committee on the Metropolis Improvements Bill.
Mr. E. J. Stanleystated, that it was proposed to raise 150,000l. by Exchequer Bills on the additional coal duties, for the purpose of carrying out the Coventry, street, and other improvements in the metropolis.
§ Mr. Hawescomplained, that no portion of that sum had been appropriated to the improvement of Lambeth, which so considerably contributed to the fund from which it was to he derived.
§ Mr. Goulburnmust put in a similar claim on behalf of the rural districts of 806 Surrey, which also contributed to the fund.
§ Bill passed through Committee.
§ Report to be received on the following day.
§ Adjourned.